Chimichurri grilled chicken recipe by Chef Raga Oglesby

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang with potential health benefits.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds freshness while dried parsley is a cost-effective option.

Marinate the chicken thighs with paprika, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and pepper for 1 to 4 hours.

Prepare the chimichurri sauce by combining ½ cup olive oil, ½ cup cilantro, 1 cup parsley, a little more olive oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.

Mix the chimichurri ingredients until well combined.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Grill the marinated chicken thighs until they have nice grill marks and are cooked through.

Serve the grilled chicken topped with the chimichurri sauce.

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